Sec. 539. Preventing retaliation against members of the Armed Forces who report or intervene on behalf of the victim of an alleged sex-related offence
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The Secretary of Defense shall develop a comprehensive strategy to prevent retaliation carried out by members of the Armed Forces against other members who report or otherwise intervene on behalf of the victim of an alleged sex-related offence. The comprehensive strategy required by subsection
(a)shall include, at a minimum, the following: Bystander intervention programs emphasizing the importance of guarding against retaliation. Department of Defense and military department policies and requirements to ensure protection for victims of alleged sex-related offences and members who intervene on behalf of victims from retaliation. Additional training for commanders on methods and procedures to combat attitudes and beliefs that result in retaliation. For purposes of this section: The term alleged sex-related offence has the meaning given that term in section 1044e(g) of title 10, United States Code. The term retaliation has such meaning as may be given that term by the Secretary of Defense in the development of the strategy required by subsection (a).